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K-SS: Stainless Steel Tongue Switch HYGIECAM

K-SS: Stainless Steel Tongue Switch HYGIECAM

K-SS: Stainless Steel Tongue Switch HYGIECAM

Product catalog summary
Overview: The document provides technical specifications and operational details for the KOBRA - Tongue Operated Safety Interlock Switches, specifically the HYGIECAM K-SS model. These switches are designed for use in demanding environments such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, packaging, and petro-chemical industries.
Specifications: The switches feature a robust Stainless Steel 316 body, IP69K enclosure protection, and are capable of withstanding high-pressure washdowns. They are designed to fit sliding, hinged, or lift-off machine guards and include an anti-tamper mechanism. The head can be rotated for four actuator entry positions, and flexible actuators are available for enhanced durability.
Standards and Safety: The switches comply with standards such as ISO14119, EN60947-5-1, EN60204-1, ISO13849-1, EN62061, and UL508. They offer high mechanical reliability with a B10d of 2.5 million operations and can achieve up to PLe or SIL3 safety levels depending on system architecture. The switches are rated for 8 cycles per hour, 24 hours a day, with a proof test interval of 35 years and an MTTFd of 356 years.
Electrical Specifications: The switches have a thermal current rating of 5A, insulation withstand voltages of 500Vac/2500Vac, and are suitable for AC15 utilization category A300 3A. They operate within a temperature range of -25°C to +80°C.
Contact Block and Actuator Options: Various contact block configurations are available, including explosion-proof versions. Actuator options include standard, flat, plastic flexible, heavy-duty flexible, and heavy-duty stainless steel. Gold-plated contacts are available for low power circuits.
Connection and Accessories: The switches offer Quick Connect options with M12 and M23 connectors. Accessories include stainless steel glands and LED indicators for switch contact status.
Application Example: The document describes a dual-channel interlock system where the switch circuits are configured to control contactor coils, ensuring safety by isolating power when the guard is open or the emergency stop is activated.
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K-SS: Stainless Steel Tongue Switch HYGIECAM-1

KOBRA - Stainless Steel Switch Type: HYGIECAM K-SS IDEM's HYGIECAM Series of Interlock Switches have a rugged Stainless Steel 316 body and have been designed to cope with the rigorous applications of the Food Processing, Pharmaceutical, Packaging and Petro-Chemical Industries. They have IP69K enclosure protection (maintained by a double seal lid gasket and seals) and can be high pressure hosed with detergent at high pressure and high temperature. Designed to fit to the leading edge of sliding, hinged or lift off machine guards. They provide a forced disconnect of the safety contacts at the withdrawal of the actuator and have an anti-tamper mechanism. The head can be rotated to give 4 actuator entry positions. For extra durability, Flexible Actuators are Contact blocks are replaceable with optional explosion proof versions. They are sealed to IP69K and survive most caustic wash down solutions. FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS: Positive Break Contacts to EN60947-5-1 @ High Functional Safety to IS013849-1 3 pole, 4 pole or Explosion Proof Contact Blocks Stainless Steel 316 Body and External Fixings Connects to most Safety Relays to give up to PLe Cat.4 Industry Standard Housing - will fit on 40mm fixing centres The head can be rotated to give 4 actuator entry positions. Designed with a removable lid to fit replaceable contact blocks. For extra durability flexible actuators Standard Flat Plastic Flexible Heavy Duty Heavy Duty Stainless Steel PRE-WIRED EXPLOSION PROOF: H inged G uard Li ft Off G ward Sliding Guard CONTACT BLOCK OPTIONS: Safety Classification and Reliability Data: Safety Data - Annual Usage Proof Test Interval (Life) Utilization Category Rated Insulation/Withstand Voltages Travel for Positive Opening Actuator Entry Minimum Radius Maximum Approach/Withdrawal Speed Body Material Head Material Enclosure Protection Operating Temperature Conduit Entry Up to PLe depending upon system architecture Up to SIL3 depending upon system architecture 8 cycles per hour/24 hours per day/365 days Various (See Sales Number)

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K-SS: Stainless Steel Tongue Switch HYGIECAM-2

6.8 6.0 Open Open Open 6.8 6.0 Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open 6.8 6.0 0mm Open Open Open Open Fits to switch aperture during maintenance and provides multiple padlock holes. Flat Actuator supplied with 300mm (12”) chain. Can be used where poor alignment exists and provides manual insertion of actuator by operator. 2 colour LED (3 wires) Steady Red and Steady Green. Fits to conduit entry and provides option for LED indication based upon switch contacts. APPLICATION EXAMPLE Guard Door Interlocked - Dual Channel (Non Monitored) This system shows interlock switch circuits 11-12 and 21-22...

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